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# FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL (1883–1948)

FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL is a Swiss artist with 346 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $2,296. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $3,227 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL work worth?

Across 284 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL work is $2,296.

The median FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL painting sells for $2,546 across 255 lots.

The median FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL work on paper sells for $1,033 across 25 lots.

The median FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL print sells for $1,768 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL paintings typically sell for $1,533–$4,611 (the middle half of 227 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL paintings typically sell for $699–$1,401 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,768† | $2,211† | 66.7% | 2024-05-03 |
| Paintings | 308 | $2,546† | $164,324† | 82.8% | 2025-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $1,033† | $15,725† | 78.1% | 2024-05-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $24,239† | $164,324† | — | 2021-05-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,768 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (308 lots) median $2,546, record $164,324. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $164,324 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $24,239.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $699–$1,401† | $885† | $10,554† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 227 | $1,533–$4,611† | $2,615† | $164,324† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $437–$1,413† | $746† | $8,857† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,016–$7,186† | $3,286† | $15,725† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $164,324† |
| Paintings | 2010 | $80,049† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $15,725† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $10,006† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,211† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,326† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL worth?

Across 284 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL work is $2,296. The median FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL painting sells for $2,546 across 255 lots. The median FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL work on paper sells for $1,033 across 25 lots. The median FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL print sells for $1,768 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL paintings typically sell for $1,533–$4,611 (the middle half of 227 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL paintings typically sell for $699–$1,401 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL painting?

Based on 255 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL painting is $2,546. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL painting is $164,324. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $164,324 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL work on paper is $1,033. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL work on paper is $15,725. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $15,725 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL painting?

Based on 227 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,615, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $885, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL's auction record?

FINK, WALDEMAR THEOPHIL's auction record is $164,324, set in 2010. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $164,324 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.